RISING TOLL OF DEPRESSION MEASURED IN DISABILITY, DEATH AND DOLLARS, LANDMARK MENTAL HEALTH REPORT FINDS

Depression drains more than $83 billion annually from the American economy, affects 19 million Americans, and results in thousands of preventable suicides, reported a landmark new paper that was released today by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA). The State of Depression in America report reveals a "crisis-oriented and reactionary" mental health system "focusing on crises, such as suicide attempts, rather than on prevention, proactive treatment and long-term wellness."
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